Wales
Moel Farlwyd
576M
1889FT
About Moel Farlwyd
Tucked away in the Moelwyns, this grassy summit offers a quieter perspective on the industrial landscape of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Though lower than its neighbours, the broad ridge provides an unhindered view across the Llyn Ystradau reservoir toward the jagged silhouette of Moelwyn Mawr and the pyramid of Moel Siabod.
Key Statistics
Rank
213th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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101.4m
Nearest Town
Blaenau Dolwyddelan
Geology
You are walking on fine-grained siltstone from the Nant Ffrancon Subgroup. This rock formed from layers of silt that settled and hardened over time.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH707486
Latitude
53.0190°N
Longitude
3.9290°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a mutation of the Welsh Moel Barllwyd, which translates as 'grey-topped bare hill', referencing the muted, stony appearance of the upper slopes.
- •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point for observing the scale of the region's industrial heritage, overlooking the vast slate spoil heaps of the Llechwedd and Maenofferen quarries.
- •It is frequently climbed as part of a high-level ridge walk connecting the popular Moelwyn peaks to the more remote Moel Penamnen via the col at Bwlch y Rhosydd.
- •Standing at 575 metres, it is classified as both a Hump and a Tump, falling just short of the 2,000-foot mark that would grant it more mainstream attention.
- •The ground on the northern approach is notorious for its deep peat hags, which often demand a creative, winding route to avoid a saturated boot.